Interview with Devon Mathis

Interview with Devon Mathis

Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Devon Mathis. Mathis represents Assembly District 33 and previously served as Sergeant for the Army National Guard for nearly ten years, with two combat tours in Iraq. We discuss Mathis’ career, path to politics, the opioid crisis, helping veterans and more.

This episode was recorded on 11/09/2023

November 27, 2023

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Interview with Devon Mathis

Interview with Devon Mathis

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Interview with Loretta Lynch

Interview with Loretta Lynch

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Interview with David Bowman #2

Interview with David Bowman #2

Today we welcome back Principal Clerk II/Reading Clerk, David Bowman. We reflect on the year, David's 15 years in the...

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Today we welcome to the program regulatory expert, activist, and former President of the California PUC, Loretta Lynch. We discuss Lynch’s career, the rising cost of utilities, AB 205, and more!

This episode was recorded 11/08/2023

November 20, 2023

SacTown Talks

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

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Interview with Devon Mathis

Interview with Devon Mathis

Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Devon Mathis. Mathis represents Assembly District 33 and previously...

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Today we welcome to the program regulatory expert, activist, and former President of the California PUC, Loretta...

Interview with David Bowman #2

Interview with David Bowman #2

Today we welcome back Principal Clerk II/Reading Clerk, David Bowman. We reflect on the year, David's 15 years in the...

Interview with David Bowman #2

Interview with David Bowman #2

Today we welcome back Principal Clerk II/Reading Clerk, David Bowman. We reflect on the year, David’s 15 years in the Capitol, dive into the staffers perspective and more.

This episode was recorded on 10/24/2023

November 13, 2023

SacTown Talks

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

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Interview with Devon Mathis

Interview with Devon Mathis

Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Devon Mathis. Mathis represents Assembly District 33 and previously...

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Today we welcome to the program regulatory expert, activist, and former President of the California PUC, Loretta...

Interview with David Bowman #2

Interview with David Bowman #2

Today we welcome back Principal Clerk II/Reading Clerk, David Bowman. We reflect on the year, David's 15 years in the...

Interview with Russell Lowery #2

Interview with Russell Lowery #2

Today we welcome back Russell Lowery of High View Strategies. Lowery is an expert in digital communication and political bridge building. We discuss effective lobbying, digital communication strategy, social media success and more.

(01:11) High View Strategies update

(07:49) Using social media to your advantage

(13:49) Communication and social media strategy

(22:31) How to successfully reach a member and digital ads

(31:48) Regulatory work vs. legislative work

This episode was recorded on 10/10/2023

November 6, 2023

SacTown Talks

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

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Interview with Devon Mathis

Interview with Devon Mathis

Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Devon Mathis. Mathis represents Assembly District 33 and previously...

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Today we welcome to the program regulatory expert, activist, and former President of the California PUC, Loretta...

Interview with David Bowman #2

Interview with David Bowman #2

Today we welcome back Principal Clerk II/Reading Clerk, David Bowman. We reflect on the year, David's 15 years in the...

Interview with Alexandra Biering #3

Interview with Alexandra Biering #3

Today we welcome back California water expert, Alexandra Biering, of California Farm Bureau. Here Biering provides us with an update on California water, discusses the water year, flood protection, water rights and more.

(03:49) Melting snow and how it affects reservoirs

(11:00) Why we can expect more and more flooding this year

(14:26) California water rights

(22:18) CA agriculture and the water bond

(32:56) Union workers, farm workers, and funding

(39:45) End of session, important water bills

This episode was recorded on 10/03/2023.

October 31. 2023

SacTown Talks

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

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Interview with Devon Mathis

Interview with Devon Mathis

Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Devon Mathis. Mathis represents Assembly District 33 and previously...

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Interview with Loretta Lynch

Today we welcome to the program regulatory expert, activist, and former President of the California PUC, Loretta...

Interview with David Bowman #2

Interview with David Bowman #2

Today we welcome back Principal Clerk II/Reading Clerk, David Bowman. We reflect on the year, David's 15 years in the...